Thursday, March 7th, 2019
Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, MAR 07: Prime Minister Imran Khan has received Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir at his office, on Thursday. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Advisor on Commerce Abdul Razzaq Dawood, Foreign Secretary also present during the meeting.
Determined to defend motherland against any misadventure: army
RAWALPINDI, MAR 07 (DNA) – 219th Corps Commanders’ Conference presided by General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) held at GHQ. Forum reviewed geo-strategic environment and situation due to ongoing Pakistan India standoff. Forum expressed strong will, resolve and determination to defend the motherland against any misadventure or aggression. Forum expressed concerns on increased Indian atrocities in IOK post Palwama incident and continued deliberate targeting of civilians along Line of Control by Indian occupation forces. Continuity of such brutalities are only fuelling the fire and need to beRead More
Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir arrived in Islamabad on Thursday as part of global efforts to de-escalate tensions between Pakistan and India. According to the foreign ministry, the Saudi foreign minister will hold meetings with senior members of the Pakistani leadership, including Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. The Saudi minister is also expected to discuss the prevailing situation in the region as well as other matters of mutual interest. Al-Jubeir will also meet Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. The Saudi minister was scheduledRead More
Qureshi spells out details of economic diplomacy initiative
ISLAMABAD, MAR 07 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that the government had taken an initiative of economic diplomacy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had geared up its efforts in this regard. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi also offered India to come forward and work together for peace and stability in the region. Addressing All Pakistan Chambers of Commerce in Islamabad, he said Pakistan wants peace in the region and has taken several steps in this regard. The minister said if country is strong economically itRead More
Family will remain priority post retirement, says Federer
DUBAI, (DNA) – Roger Federer is looking forward to having more freedom and more time with his family when he eventually leaves behind the sport he has dominated, the Swiss master said on Wednesday. The evergreen veteran won his landmark 100th career title in Dubai during the weekend but told reporters that while he is not yet ready to hang up the racquet, he can see himself enjoying his post-career life. “I want to keep it as flexible as possible when it is all said and done,” the 37-year-old SwissRead More
US refuses to take position on F-16 issue
WASHINGTON: The US State Department has refused to take a position on New Delhi’s complaint against Pakistan for using F-16s in an air combat with India, saying that it does not offer public comments on bilateral agreements. “We have seen those reports and we’re following that issue very closely. I can’t confirm anything, but as a matter of policy, we don’t publicly comment on the contents of bilateral agreements… involving US defence technologies,” the department’s deputy spokesman Robert Palladino said. On Wednesday, New York Times journalist Maria Abi-Habib released a set ofRead More